Alabama

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6/12/07-A bill died in the Senate that sought to impose stiff penalties on truck drivers and companies for spilled steel coils.
Sponsored by Rep. Paul DeMarco, R-Homewood, HB541 was awaiting consideration on the Senate floor when a Democratic senator asked that most bills sponsored by Republicans in the House be "carried over." The move essentially killed bills in the final hours of the session.
The bill would have allowed troopers to arrest coil haulers who violate the proposed rules, whether the spill was witnessed or not. In addition to jail time, truckers would have faced up to $5,000 fines while companies would have faced up to $10,000 fines.

6/5/07-The Senate Governmental Affairs Committee unanimously approved a bill that would impose stiff penalties on truck drivers and companies for spilled steel coils.
Sponsored by Rep. Paul DeMarco, R-Homewood, HB541 also would require trucking companies to certify that haulers know how to load steel coils properly.
It would allow troopers to arrest coil haulers who violate the proposed rules, whether the spill was witnessed or not. In addition to jail time, truckers would face up to $5,000 fines while companies would face up to $10,000 fines.
The bill now heads to the Senate floor for further consideration. The House already approved it by unanimous consent.
For bill status, call (334) 242-7627. In Alabama, call 1-800-499-3052.

5/2/07-The House unanimously approved a bill that would impose stiff penalties on truck drivers and companies for spilled steel coils. It has been forwarded to the House for further consideration.
Sponsored by Rep. Paul DeMarco, R-Homewood, HB541 also would require trucking companies to certify that haulers know how to load steel coils properly.
It would allow troopers to arrest coil haulers who violate the proposed rules, whether the spill was witnessed or not. In addition to jail time, truckers would face up to $5,000 fines while companies would face up to $10,000 fines.
The bill is awaiting assignment to committee in the Senate.
For bill status, call (334) 242-7627. In Alabama, call 1-800-499-3052. 4/26/07-A bill awaiting consideration on the Senate floor would impose stiff penalties on truck drivers and companies for spilled steel coils.
Sponsored by Rep. Paul DeMarco, R-Homewood, HB541 also would require trucking companies to certify that haulers know how to load steel coils properly.
It would allow troopers to arrest coil haulers who violate the proposed rules, whether the spill was witnessed or not. In addition to jail time, truckers would face up to $5,000 fines while companies would face up to $10,000 fines.
For bill status, call (334) 242-7627. In Alabama, call 1-800-499-3052.